Keynote SpeakersDr Linda Papadopoulos is one of the UK’s most recognisable psychologists
Dr Linda’s analysis on current affairs, trends and human behaviour is highly sought after and syndicated around the world.
A Chartered Counselling and Health Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Linda has worked in various treatment settings both privately and publicly.
As a Chartered Psychologist for over 20 years, Linda Papadopoulos has gained extensive experience in the counselling of individuals, couples and families. Furthermore, she has established and headed successful post-graduate and doctoral programmes in psychology.
Her work has informed government policy, most notably heading up a highly acclaimed independent review for the Home Office on the effects of sexualisation on young people, presenting the research at the European Parliament.
Dr Linda’s prolific research into body image and Psychodermatology has informed clinical guidelines on the treatment of dermatological conditions.
Her recent work on the impact of social media on mental and cognitive health has received widespread recognition. As a result, she has sat on a number of advisory boards for corporations including Google.
With an array of credits in broadcast, radio and print media, Dr Linda has fronted shows for channels and networks including the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and TLC, as well as presenting features for ITV’s This Morning and Good Morning Britain, The One Show, and C5’s The Wright Stuff, and is a regular commentator on Sky News.
She has also presented programmes and provided commentary for numerous American and international television and radio networks including Netflix, CNN, CBS, CNBC, BBC International, VH1 and MTV to name but a few.
As well as a successful career on screen, Dr Linda recently launched her own podcast series The Psychology Behind. The podcast addresses the issues and challenges society faces, offering topical discussion and evidence-based advice with weekly guests and contributors.
Dr Linda was also the contributing editor and resident psychologist at Cosmopolitan magazine for over 15 years. She continues to write psychology and lifestyle features for various national newspapers and magazines.
Dr Linda is widely published in academic journals and has also written several academic and self-help books.
Her edited text on Psychodermatology, published by Cambridge University Press, is considered seminal in the field.
Her publications include:
- Unfollow, Whose Life is it Anyway?
- The Man Manual
- Mirror Mirror: Dr. Linda’s Body Image Revolution
- What Men Say, What Women Hear
Dr Linda is also co-author of academic books and texts including:
- Psychodermatology: The Psychological Impact of Skin Disorders
- Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Understanding Skin Problems
- Becoming a Therapist: A Manual for Personal and Professional Development of Counsellors
- Psychological Approaches in Dermatology
Keynote Speaking by Dr Linda Papadopoulos
Dr Linda Papadopoulos has worked with a wide array of brands, corporate and private clients, from pharmaceutical giants to Women’s Empowerment Forums.
Regularly invited to share insight, she has presented at events including the prestigious World Congress of Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology Symposium, the Merz Aesthetic Expert Summit and the ‘Act of Red’ Global Launch for Galderma SA.
Dr. Linda has been invited to speak at several TEDx events, has contributed to panel discussions and delivered keynotes for a range of national and international bodies including:
- Mumsnet
- Women in Business
- Save the Children
- K2 Corporate Mobility
- Bloomberg
- WOW Festival
Engaged by large corporations and brands to offer insight into consumer behaviour, conduct research and analyse data, Dr Linda advises on making the often complex messages behind brand research more relevant for consumers.
She has worked with several global brands including Dior, Renault, Very, Huawei, Diageo and O2.
A trusted voice, with a distinguished career both on and off screen, Dr Linda Papadopoulos promotes a philosophy, underpinned by a wealth of experience and dedicated research, that promotes and encourages people to develop a healthy self-esteem and body image.
